Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Training Course in San Francisco, CA

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Kubernetes Course Overview

The Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco is the ideal way to prepare for the CKA exam. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco covers all domains including installation, application lifecycle management, configuration & verification, cluster maintenance, networking, planning & troubleshooting.

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  • 8X higher interaction in live online classes conducted by industry experts
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  • 11 real-life projects
  • Industry-recognized Kubernetes course completion certificate
  • 8X higher interaction in live online classes conducted by industry experts
  • 11 real-life projects
  • Flexibility to choose classes
  • Industry-recognized Kubernetes course completion certificate
  • 8X higher interaction in live online classes conducted by industry experts
  • 11 real-life projects
  • Flexibility to choose classes
  • Industry-recognized Kubernetes course completion certificate

Skills Covered

  • KubeAPI server and scheduler
  • Scheduling pods
  • Application lifecycle management
  • Security and authentication
  • DNS Networking CoreDNS CNI
  • Control panel failures
  • Azure Kubernetes
  • Kubelets
  • Logging and monitoring clusters
  • Cluster maintenance
  • Storage and volumes
  • Application failures
  • Network failures
  • KubeAPI server and scheduler
  • Kubelets
  • Scheduling pods
  • Logging and monitoring clusters
  • Application lifecycle management
  • Cluster maintenance
  • Security and authentication
  • Storage and volumes
  • DNS Networking CoreDNS CNI
  • Application failures
  • Control panel failures
  • Network failures
  • Azure Kubernetes
  • KubeAPI server and scheduler
  • Kubelets
  • Scheduling pods
  • Logging and monitoring clusters
  • Application lifecycle management
  • Cluster maintenance
  • Security and authentication
  • Storage and volumes
  • DNS Networking CoreDNS CNI
  • Application failures
  • Control panel failures
  • Network failures
  • Azure Kubernetes

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Kubernetes Training Course Curriculum

Eligibility

This Kubernetes education in San Francisco is developed for Kubernetes cluster supervisors only. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco and Kubernetes education in San Francisco learning path will benefit anyone working with Kubernetes. The Kubernetes course in San Francisco is also appropriate for Software engineers, Linux administrators, Cloud administrators, System administrators, Software developers. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco is also mandatory for the above Roles.
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Pre-requisites

A solid understanding of containers, particularly Docker, is required for enrolling in this Kubernetes course in San Francisco. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco and our Docker Compose in-depth study will offer you the perfect opportunity to gain all the knowledge you need on the Docker tool. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco, working experience, and Linux shell scripting are advantageous but not required.
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Course Content

  • Section 01: Self Paced Learning Curriculum

    Preview

    • Lesson 01: Introduction

      01:06:55Preview
      • 1.01 Introduction
        01:17
      • 1.02 Learning Objective
        00:48
      • 1.03 Microservices
        06:47
      • 1.04 Need for Microservices
        05:27
      • 1.05 Vertualization
        05:17
      • 1.06 Containers
        07:12
      • 1.07 Docker
        03:18
      • 1.08 Use Cases of Docker
        09:35
      • 1.09 Concept of Containerization
        05:31
      • 1.10 Docker Vs. Virtualization
        02:16
      • 1.11 Docker Architecture
        09:35
      • 1.12 Docker as Prerequisite for Kubernetes
        02:59
      • 1.13 Kubernetes
        06:16
      • 1.14 Summary
        00:37

    • Lesson 02: Docker

      50:32Preview
      • 2.01 Learning Objectives
        00:34
      • 2.02 Container on Docker Host
        01:55
      • 2.03 Docker Installation on Ubuntu
        02:19
      • 2.04 Docker Installation on Ubuntu using Docker Repository
        03:32
      • 2.05 Docker Installation on Ubuntu using Package
        00:47
      • 2.06 Docker Installation on Ubuntu using Automated Scripts
        01:31
      • 2.07 Docker Installation on Ubuntu using Automated Scripts
        01:30
      • 2.08 Working with Docker Container
        03:22
      • 2.09 List Docker Container
        04:39
      • 2.10 Start or Stop or Exit Containers
        02:48
      • 2.11 Naming Containers
        02:40
      • 2.12 Docker Networks
        10:54
      • 2.13 Summary
        00:49
      • 2.14 Demo: Docker
        13:12

    • Lesson 03: Docker Orchestration

      42:11Preview
      • 3.01 Learning Objectives
        00:40
      • 3.02 Orchestration of Containers
        03:43
      • 3.03 Docker Swarm
        07:04
      • 3.04 Docker Swarm Features
        01:31
      • 3.05 Kubernetes Architecture
        03:59
      • 3.06 Kubernetes Vs. Docker Swarm
        04:49
      • 3.07 Docker Compose
        05:13
      • 3.08 Container Logs
        02:55
      • 3.09 Docker Compose Configuration
        02:31
      • 3.10 Web Application Deployment
        01:45
      • 3.11 Summary
        00:44
      • 3.12 Demo: Docker
        07:17

    • Lesson 04: Overview of Kubernetes

      44:47Preview
      • 4.01 Learning objectives
        00:35
      • 4.02 Introduction to Kubernetes
        05:10
      • 4.03 Relationship between Kubernetes and Containers
        02:04
      • 4.04 Kubernetes Architecture
        05:49
      • 4.05 Kubernetes Master Components
        13:35
      • 4.06 Kubernetes Node Components
        13:16
      • 4.07 Deployment using Pod or Container
        03:35
      • 4.08 Summary
        00:43

    • Lesson 05: Kubernetes Deployment

      47:46Preview
      • 5.01 Learning Objectives
        01:29
      • 5.02 VirtualBox
        07:37
      • 5.03 Ubuntu VM on Oracle VirtualBox
        06:33
      • 5.04 Minikube
        06:12
      • 5.05 Kubectl
        03:28
      • 5.06 DashBoard
        03:13
      • 5.07 Summary
        00:34
      • 5.08 Demo: Kubernetes Deployment
        18:40

    • Lesson 06: Kubernetes Pods, Deployments and Replicasets

      01:03:11Preview
      • 6.01 Learning Objectives
        00:48
      • 6.02 YAML
        06:07
      • 6.03 Imperative Management of Kubernetes Objects
        04:44
      • 6.04 Kubernetes Pods
        08:47
      • 6.05 Kubernetes Deployments
        07:17
      • 6.06 Kubernetes ReplicaSets
        02:46
      • 6.07 Kubernetes Services
        03:05
      • 6.08 Summary
        00:59
      • 6.09 Demo: Kubernetes Pods Deployments and Replica Sets
        28:38

    • Lesson 07: Kubernetes Networking and Storage

      42:35Preview
      • 7.01 Learning Objectives
        01:06
      • 7.02 Kubernetes Networking
        03:07
      • 7.03 Kubernetes Networking Architecture: Part One
        09:52
      • 7.04 Kubernetes Networking Architecture: Part Two
        05:32
      • 7.05 Volumes
        06:39
      • 7.06 Persistent Volumes
        08:08
      • 7.07 Persistent Volume Life Cycle
        06:35
      • 7.08 Summary
        01:36

    • Lesson 08: Kubernetes Implementation

      01:30:30Preview
      • 8.01 Learning Objective
        00:40
      • 8.02 Deploying Kubernetes Application
        09:19
      • 8.03 Kubernetes Namespace
        06:32
      • 8.04 Kubernetes Labels and Selectors
        08:56
      • 8.05 Kubernetes DaemonSets
        03:57
      • 8.06 Kubernetes Volumes
        06:38
      • 8.07 Kubernetes Jobs and Cron Jobs
        07:53
      • 8.08 Kubernetes ConfigMaps and Secrets
        07:23
      • 8.09 Summary
        00:46
      • 8.10 Demo: ConfigMap
        03:38
      • 8.11 Demo: CronJob
        03:47
      • 8.12 Demo: DaemonSet
        05:44
      • 8.13 Demo: Job
        03:36
      • 8.14 Demo: Secret
        04:30
      • 8.15 Demo: Deployment
        05:38
      • 8.16 Demo: Labels Sectors
        06:58
      • 8.17 Demo: Namespace PodInNamespace
        04:35

    • Lesson 09: Kubernetes Clusters

      42:09Preview
      • 9.01 Learning Objective
        00:59
      • 9.02 Kubernetes Scaling
        05:28
      • 9.03 Kubernetes Autoscaling
        05:59
      • 9.04 Kubernetes Rolling Updates
        04:31
      • 9.05 Kubernetes RollBack
        02:47
      • 9.06 Kubernetes Pod CPU and Memory Reservations
        04:51
      • 9.07 Summary
        00:25
      • 9.08 Demo Kubernetes Scaling and Kubernetes Cluster
        17:09

  • Section 02: Live Virtual Class Curriculum

    Preview

    • Lesson 01: Course Introduction

      • Introduction to Kubernetes
      • CKA and its importance
      • Learning Path
      • Program Outline
      • Course Outline
      • Course Components
      • Course Completion Criteria

    • Lesson 02: Core Concepts

      • Overview
      • Assisted Practice: Create and Configure Kubernetes Cluster
      • Etcd
      • Controller
      • Scheduler
      • Kubelet
      • Kube Proxy
      • Pods
      • Assisted Practice: Configure Pods
      • Assisted Practice: Create Openshift Pods
      • ReplicaSets
      • Deployments
      • Assisted Practice: Creating and Configuring the Deployment
      • Services, Load Balancing & Networking
      • Containers
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Basic Commands of Kubernetes
      • Policies
      • Assisted Practice: Creating Jobs
      • Knowledge checks
      • Fetch cluster specific configuration on running cluster

    • Lesson 03: Kubernetes Cluster

      • Cluster Architecture overview
      • Configuring a Cluster
      • Managing and Administering Clusters
      • Assisted Practice: Managing and Administrating a Kubernetes Cluster
      • Node
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding the Working of Nodes
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding and Deploying the First Pod
      • Assisted Practice: Deploying Pod and assigning Service to it
      • Control Plane–Node Communication
      • Understanding Controllers
      • Importance of Cloud Controller Manager
      • Working with kubeadm
      • Assisted Practice: Working with Kubeadm
      • Assisted Practice: Kubernetes Dashboard
      • Managing a Cluster Using kubelet
      • Role-Based Access Controller
      • Assisted Practice: Kubernetes Dashboard Role-Based Access Control(RBAC)
      • Assisted Practice: RBAC using Namespace
      • API Server
      • Achieving High Availability
      • Backup, Restoration of etcd Cluster Data
      • Assisted Practice: Backing up and Restoring Etcd Cluster Data
      • Version Upgrade on Kubernetes Cluster
      • Assisted Practice: Upgrading Control Plane's Kubernetes Versions
      • Managing Kubernetes Objects
      • Assisted Practice: Managing the Kubernetes Objects
      • Knowledge Checks
      • Managing multiple namespaces with respective role

    • Lesson 04: Workloads

      • Overview of Workloads
      • Deployment
      • Assisted Practice: Deploying Multitier Application Using Kubernetes​
      • Assisted Practice: Deploying Multitier Application Postgres and Gogs​
      • Assisted Practice: Deploying Voting Application​
      • Understanding Pods
      • Pod Lifecycle
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Pod Lifecycle
      • Working on Pod Allocation
      • Assisted Practice: Nodename and Nodeselector Affinity​
      • Init Containers
      • Assisted Practice: Using Init Containers​
      • Assisted Practice: Using Multi-Init Containers​
      • Managing Container Resources
      • Assisted Practice: Managing Container Resources
      • Health Monitoring
      • Multi Pod Containers
      • Pod Topology Spread Constraints
      • ReplicaSet
      • Assisted Practice: Replicasets and Metrics Server​
      • Static Pods
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Static Pods
      • Application Configuration
      • ConfigMap and Secrets
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Config Maps and Secrets
      • Achieving Scalability
      • Assisted Practice: Configuring Liveness Probes​
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Horizontal Pod Autoscaling​
      • Building Self-Healing Pods with Restart Policies
      • Manifest Management and Common Templating Tools
      • Knowledge Checks
      • MySQL and wordpress installation Kubernetes

    • Lesson 05: Scheduling

      • Scheduler Overview
      • Scheduling Frameworks
      • Kube-Scheduler
      • Node Selection in Kube-Scheduler
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Node Selection in Kube-scheduler
      • Perform Rolling Updates on a DaemonSet
      • Rollbacks
      • Assisted Practice: Deployment of Image Versions via Rollout
      • Scheduler Performance Tuning
      • Scheduling Policies
      • Scheduling Profiles
      • Topology Management Policies
      • DaemonSet
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding DaemonSet
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding the Security Context
      • Pod Overhead
      • Performance Tuning
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Pod Priority and Preemption
      • Managing Resources
      • Assisted Practice: Deployment of Flask Application with Redis
      • Knowledge Checks
      • HTTP Docker image rollout Kubernetes

    • Lesson 06: Services, Load Balancing, and Networking

      • Overview
      • Services
      • Assisted Practice: Multi-Port Services
      • Topology
      • Service Catalog
      • DNS for Services and Pods
      • Assisted Practice: Configuration of DNS for Services and Pods
      • Connecting Applications with Services
      • EndpointSlices
      • Assisted Practice: Configuration of EndpointSlices
      • Ingress
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Transport Layer Security
      • Ingress Controllers
      • Assisted Practice: Setting up an Ingress
      • Network Policies
      • Adding Entries to Pod /etc/hosts With HostAliases
      • IPv4/IPv6 Dual-Stack
      • Cluster Networking
      • Assisted Practice: DENY all traffic to an application
      • Assisted Practice: LIMIT traffic to an application
      • Assisted Practice: DENY all traffic from other namespaces
      • Knowledge Checks
      • Implement Ingress for multiple containers with AKS

    • Lesson 07: Storage

      • Overview of Storage in Kubernetes
      • Volumes
      • Assisted Practice: Using_hostPath
      • Persistent Volumes
      • Assisted Practice: Configuring Pod Using PersistentVolume (PV) And PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC)
      • Volume Snapshots
      • CSI Volume Cloning
      • Storage Classes
      • Volume Snapshot Classes
      • Dynamic Volume Provisioning
      • Assisted Practice: Secret as Volume
      • Assisted Practice: Configmap as Volume by using Deployment
      • Storage Capacity
      • Ephemeral Volumes
      • Node-Specific Volume Limits
      • Knowledge Checks
      • Deploy WordPress and MySQL using persistent volume.

    • Lesson 08: Azure Kubernetes Service

      • Kubernetes in Cloud Environment
      • AKS Service Components
      • Assisted Practice: Create a Kubernetes Cluster Using AKS
      • Assisted Practice: Create Workloads in an AKS Cluster
      • Assisted Practice: Connecting AKS cluster from Windows PowerShell
      • Assisted Practice: Expose a Deployment as a Service
      • Assisted Practice: Deploy Application with Load Balancer
      • Assisted Practice: Dynamic Volumes
      • Assisted Practice: Monitoring clusters and Node Logs
      • Assisted Practice: Update Application
      • Assisted Practice: Upgrade AKS Cluster
      • Assisted Practice: Install NGINX Ingress Controller using Helm
      • Knowledge Checks
      • Deploy MySQL using Azure Dynamic Storage class.

    • Lesson 09: Troubleshooting and Kubernetes Case Studies

      • Overview of Troubleshooting in Kubernetes
      • Assisted Practice: Troubleshooting Kubernetes Cluster
      • Kubernetes Cluster Logging Architecture
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Kubernetes Cluster Logging Architecture
      • Cluster and Node Logs
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Cluster and Node Logs
      • Assisted Practice: Node Not Ready
      • Container Logs
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Container Logs
      • Assisted Practice: Pod Logs
      • Assisted Practice: Events
      • Application Troubleshooting
      • Assisted Practice: Understanding Application Troubleshooting
      • Monitoring Tools
      • Assisted Practice: Monitoring Metrics API
      • Commands to Debug Networking Issues
      • Assisted Practice: Handling Component Failure Threshold
      • Assisted Practice: Troubleshooting Networking Issues
      • AKS Monitoring and Logging
      • Case Studies
      • Knowledge Checks

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CKA Exam & Certification

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Training Course in San Francisco, CA

  • What is the duration of the CKA exam in San Francisco?

    Applicants have three hours to complete the online CKA test, which consists entirely of achievement difficulties that professionals must end in a command-line interface. It will prove to be challenging for you to upskill if you have never used Kubernetes before or have limited working knowledge. Still, the Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco will help you a lot. Before you can easily pass the exam, you must first learn, prepare, and practice. Because the Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco will help you a lot, the exam covers a wide range of Kubernetes topics, as illustrated in the preceding list.

  • What is the weight distribution of each domain in this Kubernetes Course San Francisco?

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco is designed based on this weight distribution only. Application lifecycle management (8 percent), installation, setup, and validation (12 percent), fundamental concepts (19 percent), and networking are all weighted differently in Kubernetes Training San Francisco (20 percent ). Protection accounts for 12%, while planning accounts for 5%. Cluster maintenance consumes 11 percent of the budget, logging, and monitoring consume 5%, and storage consumes 5%. You can learn more about it at the Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco.

  • For how long is my CKA certification in San Francisco valid? How do I renew my Kubernetes certification in San Francisco?

    According to the Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco. The Kubernetes certification is legitimate. Candidates must re-attempt the very same examination for the purpose of renewing their CKA certification (the CKA certification remains valid for a 2-year window, which begins from the date you clear the exam in the first attempt or after a retake). The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco assists you in cracking the exam. 

  • How valuable is the Kubernetes certification in San Francisco?

    The Valuable Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco will help you a lot; and Most industries are migrating to the cloud, and several are deploying and maintaining containers with Kubernetes. Acquiring the CKA Certification by the Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco  shows that you are familiar with Kubernetes and can handle the work activities of a Kubernetes administrator.

  • What is the passing score for this CKA exam in San Francisco?

    The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco plays a vital role in scoring high. The Person should achieve at least 74 percent of marks and be certified to be certified with the Kubernetes Administrator Exam must undergo the Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco.

  • What are the system requirements to take the CKA exam in San Francisco?

    The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco will assist you with the system requirements that the computer with Chrome or Chromium browser installed is required. Dependable internet access Webcam There is a microphone, speakers, and a headset included. Candidates are encouraged to use the compatibility check tool provided by the partner for test proctoring to determine and confirm that the minimum requirements needed to attempt the Kubernetes (CKA) exam and the Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco are met.

  • What do I need to do to unlock my Simplilearn's Kubernetes course certificate?

    You must complete the following steps and The Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco to obtain the CKA certification: Complete the online self-study Kubernetes course. Complete the end-of-course evaluation for the Kubernetes course with a minimum score of 70%. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco will guide you a lot.

  • How much does the CKA exam cost?

    The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco cost is reasonable. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam costs $300 and includes one free retake. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco is necessary to get a good score at the appropriate cost. 

  • What Kubernetes version is running in the CKA exam environment?

    The Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco will teach you about the different versions. The version used in the exam is utilized in the Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco. In the environment needed for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification test, Kubernetes v1.13 is used.

  • What are the latest CKA Exam changes?

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco will keep you up to date on the most recent changes.
    On September 1, 2020, the following adjustments to the CKA test will take effect:

    1. The examination will last two hours.
    2. Kubernetes 1.19 is the latest recent version of the program.
    3. The following are the exam's domains and percentages:
    • Twenty-five percent of the time is spent on cluster architecture, installation, and configuration.
    • Twenty percent of overall revenue came from services and networking.
    • 30% of the time is spent troubleshooting.
    • Workloads and Scheduling - 15% storage, 10% workload

    Only the modified environment in the exam will be given to the candidate for practice in the Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco.

  • How is the CKA exam proctored?

    You will be explained this exam’s protocols in the Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco. Remote audio, video, and screen sharing streams are used for proctoring the Kubernetes certification exam. Proctors can check applicants' PCs through screen sharing. The Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco has further information about this proctored exam.

  • What resources are candidates allowed to access during the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam?

    Candidates are prohibited from using other applications during the exam, and more information is available in the Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco. On the following sites, applicants are only permitted to read content in Chrome as a single tab.

    The Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco will teach how and when to visit these sites during the exam.

  • When will I receive my CKA Exam score?

    Exams are typically graded within 24 hours of completion. More information is available in the Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco. Within 36 hours of the exam's completion, the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam results are available. The results will be available on My Portal for candidates who took the Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco.

  • In which language(s) is the CKA exam available?

    These details are covered in full in the  Certified Kubernetes Administrator training in San Francisco. English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese are available for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator test. The  Certified Kubernetes Administrator course in San Francisco will guide you through registering for the required language.

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CKA Certification San Francisco FAQs

  • What is Kubernetes?

    The official website describes Kubernetes as a portable, open-source platform that is used for managing containerized workloads and services, that facilitates both declarative configuration and automation. One of the most popular DevOps tools, Kubernetes, was released by Google as Container as a Service (CaaS). It can run on different cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, GCP, and more. 

  • What are the benefits of getting certified in Kubernetes?

    Getting certified in Kubernetes will demonstrate your skills and knowledge in using the tool. As Kubernetes is witnessing increased adoption, employers will need skilled professionals who can work on the tool. With the Container Orchestration using Kubernetes course, you will stand out among your peers and prove that you are capable of using the tool.

  • What are some preparation tips for CKA certification/exam

    To prepare for the CKA certification exam, you need to understand syllabus, check out what topics are covered in the exam, and dedicate your time accordingly. You should refer to the study guide provided by CNCF and have a clear understanding of Linux command lines. It is also recommended to take this Container Orchestration using Kubernetes course to better prepare and clear the exam in a single trial. 

  • What does the CKA Certification stand for?

    CKA stands for Certified Kubernetes Administrator and is offered by Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), in collaboration with The Linux Foundation. Within two years of its launch, over 1700 candidates achieved the certification and received career benefits. Professionals who are looking to enhance their career in DevOps can apply for this Kubernetes Training. 

  • How do I enroll in this Kubernetes online training?

    You can enroll for this Kubernetes course online directly on our website and make an online payment using any of the following options:
     
    ·     Visa credit or debit card
    ·     MasterCard
    ·     American Express
    ·     Diner’s Club
    ·     PayPal
    Once payment is received, you will automatically receive a payment receipt and access information via email.

  • Do you provide assistance for the CKA exam application process?

    Yes. Customers can contact us either by phone or chat if they need help completing the Container Orchestration using Kubernetes application form.
     
     

  • Is this live Kubernetes training or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

    All of the classes as a part of this Kubernetes course are conducted live online. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each Kubernetes training session you attend for your future reference.

  • Can I cancel my enrollment to this Kubernetes course? Will I get a refund?

    Yes, you can cancel your enrollment in this Kubernetes training if necessary. We will refund the Kubernetes course price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, you can view our refund policy.

  • What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

    We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course.

  • What are the other related DevOps courses that Simplilearn offers?

    Some of the other related courses of DevOps include –

  • What are the various Kubernetes Job Roles?

    With the growing adoption of Kubernetes in organizations, many Kubernetes-related job roles have emerged recently. Some of them include Kubernetes Specialist, Kubernetes Administrator, Kubernetes Application Developer, Kubernetes Microservices Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. With our Kubernetes training, you can become eligible for all such roles

  • What is the average salary expectancy for Kubernetes Certified Professionals?

    A DevOps Engineer with skills in Kubernetes is capable of earning an average base pay of USD 108K in the US, as per Payscale. It can further increase up to USD 132K with relevant experience and achieving Kubernetes certification.

  • What is the duration of this Kubernetes Course?

    This Container Orchestration using Kubernetes training program consists of 50 hours of applied learning. The time you take to complete the course depends on your learning pace.

  • Is the Container Orchestration using Kubernetes course worth it?

    Kubernetes is one of the most widely used DevOps tools and our Kubernetes training course will help you become well-versed in using it. This course is definitely worth your time and effort if you are seeking a career in DevOps.

  • What are the best Kubernetes Training courses?

    You will find many Kubernetes courses online, but not all of them have high-quality training material and the most up-to-date information. You can rely on our Container Orchestration using Kubernetes to learn from industry experts and become job-ready. 

  • What are some good ways to learn Kubernetes?

    When you are trying to become well-versed in using a tool, theoretical knowledge isn’t enough. If you want to learn Kubernetes, merely going through a book or training material wouldn’t help.

    Our Container Orchestration using Kubernetes course includes demos, practical sessions, and industry projects to help you apply the concepts gained through the study material. This is the best way to learn Kubernetes. 

  • Are there common certifications for Kubernetes and Docker?

    No, currently there are no common certifications for Kubernetes and Docker combined. You may, however, find online courses that include both these tools and achieve a course completion certificate at the end. 
     

  • What value does Kubernetes provide to developers?

    Kubernetes is one of the most popular platforms among developers today. The tool is very extensible, updated frequently with new features, and allows developers to run their applications easily on a multi-cloud system. Developers also believe that, with Kubernetes, they are building a future-proof solution.

  • What is the value of a CKA certification in IT?

    Today, all major cloud vendors are supporting Kubernetes and providing unique solutions for it. The other orchestration tools are far behind Kubernetes in terms of adoption and popularity. So, if you have a Container Orchestration using Kubernetes course on your resume, you will find better job opportunities in the IT industry and stay ahead of your peers. 
     

  • What is the CKA Exam?

    The Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or CKA, exam is an online, proctored, performance-based test that requires candidates to solve multiple tasks from a command line running Kubernetes. The exam verifies an individual’s knowledge, competence, and skills to perform the responsibilities of a Kubernetes administrator.

  • What is the Difference Between CKA and CKAD?

    You will come across two certifications related to Kubernetes — the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and the Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD). While the CKA certification is designed to validate the skills required as an administrator and takes a more E2E approach to the understanding of the platform, the CKAD certification certifies that an individual can design, build, configure, and expose native cloud applications for Kubernetes. 

  • Is the Kubernetes course difficult to learn?

    It will be difficult for you if you've never used Kubernetes before or only have a fundamental basic understanding of it. You must first learn, prepare, and become proficient before you can easily pass the exam. Our Kubernetes course will teach you how to use it properly. If you want to work in DevOps, this course is worth the time and effort.
     

  • Is Kubernetes certification worth it?

    Companies are transitioning to the cloud, and many are deploying containers in production and managing them with Kubernetes. So, if you want to get into a dynamic work with a good salary, you should consider adding Kubernetes certification to your IT portfolio. The Kubernetes training will demonstrate that you understand the tool and can manage the obligations of a Kubernetes administrator.
     

  • What are the job roles/titles available after getting a Kubernetes certification?

    Many Kubernetes-related professional roles have lately evolved due to the increased adoption of Kubernetes by various enterprises. Kubernetes Specialist, Kubernetes Administrator, Kubernetes Application Developer, Kubernetes Microservices Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer are available. You can qualify for all of these roles by completing our Kubernetes certification training.

  • What does a Kubernetes Administrator do?

    Their tasks as a Kubernetes administrator include building and implementing solutions to use a Kubernetes cluster, configuring hardware, peripherals, and services, maintaining settings and storage, and deploying cloud-native solutions. The Kubernetes certification ensures that CKAs have the skills, knowledge, and competency to carry out the obligations of Kubernetes administrators.

  • Which companies hire Kubernetes Administrators?

    Google, Robinhood, Shopify, Slack, Delivery Hero, Udemy, Nubank, and StackShare are among the companies that supposedly employ Kubernetes in their software stacks. A Kubernetes certification distinguishes your resume and sets you apart from the competition. As firms rely more and more on k8s, your experience will be a valuable asset to these organizations. The Kubernetes certification focuses on the abilities necessary to be a successful Kubernetes Administrator in these organizations today.
     

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